Natalie Rathvon solves the mystery of underachievement in children by
looking beneath the child's surface behavior.
She discloses the beliefs that influence an underachiever's attitude and
actions and pinpoints the warning signs to watch for in elementary,
middle, and high school students. The Unmotivated Child focuses on the
roots of underachievement, the world of the underachiever, and pathways
to achievement. By explaining in detail how parents and teachers can
help a child live up to his or her potential, Rathvon offers solutions
to problems, including guidelines for supporting the students through
the change process, including dealing with setbacks, seven strategies
for overcoming the "homework trap"--from helping children work
effectively at home to making sure they bring their work to school,
eight practical techniques for working with teachers to encourage a new
approach to learning and school behavior, and five methods for
communicating constructively with an underachiever.